Downstream Development Associate II

Summary

Performs downstream process development experiments and supporting activities, which enable both early and late-stage manufacturing process design for therapeutic monoclonal antibody production via yeast and mammalian expression systems.

Essential Functions

• Performs small-scale downstream process development experiments for monoclonal antibodies, as applied to liquid chromatography and tangential/normal flow filtration.
• Prepares experimental intermediate samples for further analytical testing, including purification via miniature liquid chromatography and ultrafiltration devices.
• Prepares purified protein product to support upstream process development and supply further downstream process development activities.
• Performs analytical methods, such as UV-visible spectrophotometry, turbidimetry, density measurement, size exclusion and protein A affinity HPLC, and biolayer interferometry.
• Organizes and analyzes primary data and prepares concise presentations and reports.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Accredited bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2+ years of biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years.
• Basic understanding of the principles of liquid chromatography, membrane filtration, sedimentation/centrifugation, aqueous physical chemistry, and protein chemistry.
• Familiar with basic laboratory equipment, including pH, conductivity, & temperature meters, pumps, pressure gauges, weight scales, pipette dispensers, and tabletop centrifuges.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact collaboratively with Process Development teammates.
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to take a proactive approach to job responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with FDA GMP documentation regulations and industry standard safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 10/Office.
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Competencies

• An accredited B.S. degree in science or engineering (i.e. Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent).
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, and/or CE a plus.
• Experience with pilot scale operations a plus.
• Experience with MPLC systems such as the Äkta/Unicorn platform a plus.

Pay Range

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Washington, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $38/hour - $45/hour and eligibility for an 8% bonus target based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k